Perhaps you remember, January’s Square Project? I am adding a section of paper collaged squares and circles each month to complete a challenge I made for myself.
Well, I had to add a little stitching to January’s section with my sewing machine, not sure that it helps but it was super fun to stitch on paper:
February’s section is less busy… phew! 😉
I used two methods I learned from Carla Sonheim’s 365 class, the scraping paint technique and text collage. I like to take her instructions as a starting point and then take them a step further to make them my own.
Below are my notes in my art journal (please excuse the chicken scratch and word misspellings):
My completed section for February:
I think it looks so pretty, how about you?
What I liked about February’s experiments:
I haven’t had much time to pursue creating fabrics with my designs… life has been busy. I still want to do this but looks like it will be later in the year.
I am excited to see what ideas will inspire me for March.
Cheers! 🙂
Absolutely love it as well as your art journal!! 💕😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Patty! ❤️ I like how February’s turned out. I’m thinking I may redo January’s section. I listened recently to another artist who said that it is OK to rip up and start over. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Looks great! I had to laugh at “keep better notes” When I do write notes, they are always on little pieces of paper that I find months later, and can never remember what they mean. At least you have a journal to put them in! (K)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do the same thing, I have notes scattered everywhere! 😉 I also think I’ll remember but that doesn’t seem to be happening either…Lol! 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fantastic, Jill.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Violeta! 💜💖💜
LikeLike
GORGEOUS! These are all my favourite colours, and I love the textures too. I love seeing your notes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Ali! 💜 I enjoyed February’s experiment very much! 😍 Writing notes helps me to remember plus I like doodling! 👍🎨
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your creations are always unique and cool Jill! I love the February section, and your funky flower vase. Keeping notes is such a good idea!
Jenna
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much Jenna! 💜💖💜 I liked the flower vase too! 🌷
LikeLike
love the february quilt!!! and ADORE the vase of flowers. You are so very artistic! just love it and you! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jodi! 💖💜💖 I appreciate you saying so! 😍 The vase of flowers is kind of wonky but I am kind of wonky, LOL! 🤣 Love ya too! 😘xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love wonky!!!! Lendon too eh?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes! 😍 I just think she is awesome! 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Jill – the added stitching is wonderful dimension. Your note taking is a great source to return too. All this experiementing is leading you on an art transformation journey. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Sharon, I am learning a lot about what I like and balancing lights and darks. Some months it comes easier than others. I am thinking of redoing January’s section. I listened to an artist interview recently who described the process of creating and how it is OK to rip up and start over. I don’t think I will rip it up – because I want to keep it to remember but I do think I’d like to try again. I appreciate your encouragement. 😍💕🎨
LikeLike
I think collage helps to learn the balance of tones and shades. If you do rip up something, just use the torn shreds in your next piece. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
February is gorgeous, I just LOVE the colors and the patterns/writings together! I also love that you are not cutting geometrically perfect circles, because their imperfection makes them so perfect! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Ann! ❤️ I like the hand of the artist showing, plus I find it very therapeutic to cut out the circles and squares. 😊 Thank you for noticing the details. 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really like your point of “the hand of the artist showing”! Actually it´s what makes art unique. Have to remember that! I think I will write it down and put it onto my easel, it will hopefully help me get rid of this stupid “trying to paint perfectly”, which is not helping me at all! Thank you, Jill! 😊💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Jill, you’ve found a great way to make all the art prompts and inspiration from 365 class truly your own. Great idea. Love your circles and squares project(s). The stitching looks very nice!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Corinne, I am enjoying my art journey… 🎨👍😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
It shows.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Finding Balance | Jill's Art Journal